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Dérac, Haiti

Nord-Est · Haiti

Dérac is a small town in Nord-Est, Haiti with a population of 1,855. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,855 Population 14/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Port-au-Prince Timezone

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About Dérac

Dérac

Dérac är en ort i Haiti. Den ligger i departementet Nord-Est, i den nordöstra delen av landet, 130 km norr om huvudstaden Port-au-Prince. Dérac ligger 4 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 855.

People

Population1,855
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Population1,855
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Coordinates19.6548°, -71.8145°
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
Country🇭🇹 Haiti
State / ProvinceNord-Est
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,095 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dérac

Dérac is a small town in Haiti (Nord-Est) with a population of 1,855. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Port-au-Prince.

Dérac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Haiti avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area131.1 sq mi (339.5 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates19.6548°N, 71.8145°W
TimezoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Haiti avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 6.14"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

134 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 120 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 94 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 140 km
Mar 2, 1994 0 km N of Fond Bassin Bleu, Haiti M5.4 104 km
Jan 13, 2010 8 km SE of Gressier, Haiti M5.0 147 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 117 km
Jan 13, 2010 6 km SSE of Gressier, Haiti M4.9 148 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 40 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 118 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 99 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 107 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 49 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 123 km
Apr 13, 1993 1 km N of Tireo Arriba, Dominican Republic M4.7 142 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 121 km
May 31, 2020 19 km NE of Borgne, Haiti M4.7 73 km
Jul 31, 2022 17 km NW of San Fernando de Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic M4.7 32 km
Jan 12, 2010 5 km ENE of Léogâne, Haiti M4.6 150 km
Jul 26, 2016 Dominican Republic region M4.6 143 km
Dec 28, 1999 7 km SSE of Altamira, Dominican Republic M4.6 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 172 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 64 km
2017 Irma Category 5 157 km
2017 Maria Category 3 218 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 260 km
2011 Irene Category 3 133 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 191 km
2008 Ike Category 4 151 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 215 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 202 km
2004 Frances Category 4 278 km
1998 Georges Category 3 79 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 226 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 295 km
1987 Emily Category 3 80 km
1985 Kate Category 2 216 km
1980 Allen Category 5 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 42 km
1770 PORT-AU-PRINCE Eruption + Earthquake - 200 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 1.7 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in Driest
March 78°F (25°C) 2.0 in
April 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in Wettest
June 82°F (28°C) 5.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 3.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 79°F (26°C) 3.7 in
December 76°F (25°C) 2.5 in

Dérac has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.1") and February the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Dérac

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Ecole Nationale de Meillac - - - -
Ecole Baptiste de l'Espoir - - - -
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Museums in Dérac

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Salle Paroissiale Saint Joseph

Libraries in Dérac

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibliothèque de Saint-Pierre0.0
CLAC0.0
Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Dérac

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Marché Communautaire de Ouanaminthe
Marché de Trou-du-Nord
Marché du Quarter Acul-Samedi
Marché Frontalier de Ouanaminthe
Marché Poisson
Marché Public
Marché Public
Marché public de Fort-Liberté
Marché Public de Ouanaminthe
Marché Public Fort-Liberté
Marché Terrier-Rouge
Mercado Haitiano - Dominicano de Dajabón
Mercado Publico Loma de Cabrera

Restaurants in Dérac

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Libery Bar Restaurant

Cinemas in Dérac

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Claude Ciné

Gas Stations in Dérac

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Station Saint Joseph de Fort Liberté

Breweries in Dérac

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Jus Sapito
Usine de transformation Fruits (Jus Sapito )

Stadiums & Teams in Dérac

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Airports Near Dérac

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cap Haitien International AirportCAPLarge Airport
Dajabon Airport-Small Airport
Hinche Airport-Small Airport
Monte Cristi Airport-Small Airport
Ouanaminthe Airport-Small Airport
Phaeton Airport-Small Airport
Pignon Airport-Small Airport
Piloto Airport-Small Airport
Walterio Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Dérac

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Eglise Adventiste
Eglise Adventiste de Derac
Eglise Baptiste de Philibert
Eglise Baptiste Philadelphie de Dérac
Eglise Sainte-Croix de Derac

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince

🇭🇹 About Haiti

Capital Port-au-Prince
Population 11,123,176
Area 27,750 km²
GDP (USD) $19,850,585,722
GDP per capita $1,706
HDI 0.535
Life expectancy 64.9 years
Internet users 39.3%
Urban population 54.5%
Currency HTG (Gourde)
Languages French, Haitian Creole
Calling code +509
TLD .ht
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Haiti

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Jour de l'an
Jan 2 Ancestry Day Jour des Aieux
Jan 6 Epiphany Le Jour des Rois
Feb 16 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 17 Carnival Carnaval
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday Mercredi Des Cendres
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Jeudi saint
Apr 3 Good Friday Vendredi saint
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pâques
May 1 Labour and Agriculture Day Fête du Travail / Fête des Travailleurs
May 14 Ascension Day Ascension
May 18 Flag and Universities Day Jour du Drapeau et de l'Université
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Fête-Dieu
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary L'Assomption de Marie
Oct 17 Dessalines Day Anniversaire de la mort de Dessalines
Nov 1 All Saints Day La Toussaint
Nov 2 All Souls' Day Jour des Morts
Nov 18 Battle of Vertières Day Vertières
Dec 5 Discovery Day Découverte d'Haïti
Dec 25 Christmas Day Noël

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Frequently Asked Questions About Dérac

What is the population of Dérac?

Dérac has a population of 1,855 residents and is located in Haiti. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 131.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dérac?

Dérac has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

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